Objective: To describe the epidemiology of foodborne disease outbreaks in schools in China's Mainland and to identify where preventive measures could be targeted. Methods: Data on foodborne disease outbreaks in schools reported between 2010 and 2020 were extracted from Chinese National Foodborne...

Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of chitosan coatings, oregano essential oil, and their combination on microbial quality of chicken fillet during 12 days in refrigerator temperature. Methods: Oregano oil was extracted by water distillation and then different...

The aim of the present study is to evaluate the microbial dynamic changes in raw cow milk during refrigeration. Milk samples were collected from two dairy farms situated in basin and mountain areas in the region of Mila, Algeria. Cold storage of milk samples at 4°C was used to promote...

The present study aims to investigate the effect of pullulan-nano clay (Pul-NC) incorporated with the watercress essential oil (WE) and nano essential oil (WNE) on the shelf life of pacific white shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) during a period of 16 days at refrigerator temperature (4 ± 1°C). First,...

The study investigated the effects of pectin-plant essential oil coating combined with vacuum packaging on Pseudosciaena crocea during iced storage. Samples were immersed in sterile water (CK), 25% ethanol (E), pectin + 0.4% oregano essential oil (PO), and pectin + 0.4% ginger essential oil (PG),...

Essential oils, natural ingredients extracted from plants, can effectively inhibit the growth of microorganisms, but their excessive use may damage the sensory quality of food. The application of new non-thermal sterilization technologies can inhibit the growth of microorganisms, but high-intensity ...

The study was aimed at assessing the effect of herbal plant leaves aqueous extract in prolonging the shelf-life of raw cow milk. Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) and Neem (Azadirachta indica) were selected based on phytochemical analysis for the presence of phenolic compounds. The presence of phenolic...

In the last few decades, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been a worldwide concern. The excessive use of antibiotics affects animal and human health. In the last few years, livestock production has used antibiotics as food supplementation. This massive use can be considered a principal factor in...

Food spoilage is a widespread issue brought on by the undesired growth of microbes in food products. Thousands of tons of usable food or food products are wasted every day due to rotting in different parts of the world. Several food preservation techniques are employed to prevent food from rotting, ...

Microbial pollution and fat oxidation are the main factors that induce the deterioration in the quality of chilled fresh mutton. This study evaluated the effects of cumin (Cuminum cyminum) essential oil (CEO), Zanthoxylum essential oil (ZEO), and blended cumin/zanthoxylum essential oil (BEO) on the ...